YOLANDA NOMONDE BUTHELEZI
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly skilled journalist with 4 years in refining content for clarity, coherence and style. Proficient in writing and editing for grammar, punctuation and consistency across various platforms including, print, broadcast and digital. Adept to working under tight deadlines while delivering polished, error free work
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Desk Reporter
Newzroom Afrika TV
03.2019 - Current
- Edit scripts and captions for social media to ensure clarity and high quality output
- Check facts, statistics ad figures to ensure accuracy
- Approve content for publication
- Ensure that content is compliant with copyright laws to avoid plagiarism
- Script fresh, strong and catchy news bulletins and breaking news updates for presenters, ensuring content was clear and factually correct.
Reporter
Caxton Newspaper
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Acted as a roving reporter at live events, interviewing professionals and members of the public
- Wrote well-researched articles emphasizing quality and brand goals to demonstrate organizational values to viewing audiences
- Managed live news reporting on social media channels
- Collaborated effectively with broadcast teams to deliver first-class, professional news reports.
Writer
Africa News Network
10.2014 - 09.2018
- Write, copy edit and proof all written work
- Source breaking news and topics of interest
- Source, cut videos and soundbites using Velocity software
- Prepare and update news bulletin with set duration
- Research information for story development and monitor the story all through its various stages
- Develop news stories generated by wire service (AFP), newspapers and press releases
Reporter, Content Assistant
Midrand-Tembisa TV
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed live news reporting on social media channels, ensuring strict compliance with legal regulations
- Worked with colleagues to provide current and accurate output for local, national and international consumption
- Wrote well-researched articles emphasizing quality and brand goals to demonstrate organizational values to viewing audiences.
Education
Copywriting for Digital Marketing -
University of Cape Town
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies (Hons)
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, GP01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Midrand Graduate Institute
Johannesburg, GP01.2015
Skills
- Adept at working under tight deadlines
- Editing for grammar, punctuation, and consistency across various formats
- Deliver polished, error-free content
- Scriptwriting
- Interview techniques
- News reporting
References
- Mr Mthunzi Mbatha, Line Manager, Newzroom Afrika TV, 08 299 86575
- Mr Vusi Sithole, Line Manager, ANN7, 073 707 2876
Timeline
Desk Reporter
Newzroom Afrika TV
03.2019 - Current
Reporter
Caxton Newspaper
10.2018 - 01.2019
Writer
Africa News Network
10.2014 - 09.2018
Reporter, Content Assistant
Midrand-Tembisa TV
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies (Hons)
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Midrand Graduate Institute
Copywriting for Digital Marketing -
University of Cape Town
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